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In the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood is a legend. Lauded around the world for bringing punk to the public eye (and infiltrating it into the fashion mainstream), her empire began with the allure of: “An act of treason.” She was drawn to all things edgy and avant-garde, with provocative and wholesome elements, and often used fashion design as a way to communicate political ideas. Throughout her illustrious career, nothing is off-limits in Westwood’s collections, and you’ll find pieces adorned with plaids, anachronistic but elegant ribbons, and ruffles. But while Westwood’s legacy lives on most vividly in her outfits, the designer’s jewelry pieces are also hard to miss. And now they’re spotlighting it all with an upcoming title called “Vivienne Westwood & Jewelery.”
Alexander Fury’s “Vivienne Westwood & Jewelry”
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The book was written by fashion journalist and critic Alexander Fury in close collaboration with the Vivienne Westwood label. Readers can step into the world of jewelry as envisioned by Westwood herself, offering perhaps the most intimate look yet at the pieces that have defined her fashion house and continue to resonate in the cultural conversation. Featuring the iconic Westwood orb, the brand’s signature combination of rebellion, futurism and legacy also features a unique carabiner-based vision of reality, a hat adorned with silver charms, and the orb nose ring seen on Vivienne Westwood’s fall 1994 runway.
This book is steeped in history, artfully interspersed with top-quality images, and offers an inside glimpse into the world of Westwood’s rare objects. The upcoming release also promises to “introduce readers to the motifs, techniques and inspirations that recur in the world of Vivienne Westwood’s jewellery,” making it ideal for both longtime fans of her work and newcomers. How many pieces of jewelry are on display inside? We’ve got 200 of them, with a wide range of materials, including everything from rubber to paper clips to recycled cans.
One of Westwood’s most famous “eras,” as she called them. “Anglomania” The collection was punctuated by her famously innovative take on traditional tailoring, lots of tartan, and an irreverent take on British history (the latter so well executed that the line remains a major fashion touchpoint to this day). It’s no wonder that Vivienne Westwood & Jewelry also works on deconstructive and sophisticated accessories, such as tiaras and coronets. ReBuilding an integral part of England’s heritage.
This book is essential for a more complete understanding of Westwood’s impact on her industry, and the world at large. Whether it inspires you, surprises you, or makes you want to get to know personally a woman with unparalleled self-expression (and love), we have no doubt that this book will become your next coffee table book. I don’t It just sits there, gathering dust on the coffee table.
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Alexander Fury’s “Vivienne Westwood & Jewelry”
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Stacia Datskowska Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked as an assistant digital editor at ELLE DECOR, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through the lens of design. Over the past five years, her byline has appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, Cosmopolitan, and more. Before joining ELLE DECOR, Datskowska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tent pole sale events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskowska regularly reports on book releases related to all things fashion.
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